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DS05 CUW

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,964 mi
Last recorded125,964 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 CUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 125,964 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 119,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 114,146 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 114,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,400 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2011 101,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,744 miles

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 97,346 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,621 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,067 miles

O/S/F indicator held in with tape

Fail 6 Oct 2009 80,067 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

O/S/F indicator held in with tape

Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 57,874 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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DS05 CUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS05 CUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS05 CUW registered?

DS05 CUW is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is DS05 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 CUW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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